Air transport can support urgent international freight when the shipment size, value and delivery requirement justify it. VEXO Logistics reviews air freight enquiries with qualified providers to establish a feasible transport and handover plan.
Choose air for the whole delivery requirement
Air may suit time-sensitive components, smaller high-value orders or stock needed sooner than ocean transit allows. Airport-to-airport movement is only one part of the journey. Pickup, cargo acceptance, screening, customs processing and delivery to the receiver also need time and clear responsibility.
Provide exact packaged measurements
Air freight pricing commonly considers both actual weight and volumetric weight, using the relevant provider’s charging rules. Oversized or unusually shaped cargo may be limited by aircraft door dimensions and loading capability. Send the weight and outer dimensions of every piece, including pallets or crates, rather than product-only measurements.
Identify restricted cargo early
Batteries, aerosols, chemicals and other dangerous goods can require specific packing, declarations and acceptance procedures. Some items are restricted to certain aircraft or may not be accepted at all. Tell the provider exactly what is inside the shipment; a commercial product description alone may not reveal a transport restriction.
Confirm the handovers and delivery plan
The accepted scope should identify pickup, airport handling, the air service, customs responsibilities and final delivery. Ask which milestones will be reported and whether the quoted schedule is an estimate or a specifically accepted commitment. Aircraft capacity, screening, customs and operational changes can affect timing.
Common questions
Is air freight automatically door to door? No. Door-to-door service must expressly include the relevant ground movements and handling.
Can battery-powered equipment travel by air? Possibly, depending on the battery, packaging, documentation, aircraft and provider acceptance. It must be assessed before booking.
Request an air freight review
Send the origin, destination, piece dimensions, weights, commodity, ready time and delivery deadline. VEXO will review available provider options and the required scope.